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February 17, 2014

Unprecedented rights for Copts in new Egyptian constitution

A Muslim Brotherhood official has expressed his surprise that the Coptic Church has withdrawn from the Constitutional Assembly “because the Copts have unprecedented rights” under the proposed new Egyptian...

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February 17, 2014

Israeli Foreign Minister Lieberman resigns over fraud charges

Less than a day after insisting that he would not step down as Israel’s Foreign Minister in the face of indictments for fraud and breaches of public trust, Avigdor...

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February 17, 2014

Freedom and Justice Party claims voting enthusiasm shows desire for stability

The political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt has praised the enthusiasm of the Egyptian people for the constitution referendum and said that it is a reflection of...

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February 17, 2014

Israel complains to Washington about “weak” security coordination with PA

Israel has complained to the United States about what it alleges is “weak” security coordination with the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. This vulnerability is, claim the Israelis,...

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February 17, 2014

Attack on Palestinian refugees in Syria condemned

The Palestinian government in Gaza has condemned the Syrian army’s attack on Al-Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus. A spokesman called on all sides of the...

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February 17, 2014

UN: 3,000 homeless after Israeli offensive against Gaza

The UN has said that the recent Israeli military offensive against the Gaza Strip left more than 3,000 Palestinians homeless after their houses were completely destroyed by Israel’s bombardment....

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February 17, 2014

Diplomats report increasing criticism of Israel

Several Israeli diplomats have expressed their concerns about the increasing worldwide criticism of Israel, a local radio station claimed on Wednesday. The report attributed the rising tide of comments against...

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February 17, 2014

Lieberman unlikely to return to politics due to new indictment

Israel’s ex-Foreign Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, is unlikely to return to politics due to a spate of new indictments against him, it is alleged. He is to be questioned again...

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February 17, 2014

Israel’s ex-ambassador expects more turmoil in Egypt

Israel’s ex-ambassador to Egypt, Zvi Mazel, has said that the turmoil in Egypt “is not going to settle down soon… it will escalate and result in more casualties.” Mr....

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February 17, 2014

Israel to demolish home of Palestinian Grand Sheikh in Jerusalem

The Israeli occupation authorities have issued eviction and demolition notices on an apartment block in Jerusalem in which the city’s Grand Sheikh lives. Sixteen apartments and their owners will...

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